Trains tickets from Champaign to Philadelphia (PA)

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Champaign
    Departure location: Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Champaign
    Departure location: Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Champaign
    Departure location: Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Champaign
    Departure location: Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Champaign
    Departure location: Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Champaign to Philadelphia.

Bus
Average Price$154 - $235Average Duration1d 6h
28kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$208 - $309Average Duration1d 7h
101kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Champaign to Philadelphia

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 day, 6 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $154, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day
1d 6hAverage Duration
$154Cheapest ticket
28kgCO₂ emissions

Train Champaign to Philadelphia: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$256
Average train trip duration1d 7h
Number of daily trains5
Earliest train departure6:10am
Distance689 miles (1111 km)
Latest train departure10:24am

Champaign to Philadelphia Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Champaign to Philadelphia was searched and found on May 2, 2025 with a price of $294

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Champaign to Philadelphia, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $294 to $1,118 for a train ticket from Champaign to Philadelphia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $294 which is on 2025-05-02.

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Philadelphia you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Champaign and Philadelphia compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

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Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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